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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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